Make Trades Great Again – Details, episodes & analysis
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Make Trades Great Again
Eric Aune, Andy Mickelson
Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 327
Whether you're a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or simply interested in the trades, the "Make Trades Great Again" podcast offers something for everyone. Our goal is to promote the value of skilled trades, provide essential resources, and build a strong community of passionate individuals.
Industry Insights - Educational Content - Community Stories - Technology in Trades
Tune in now and be part of the movement to make trades great again!
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Apple Podcasts
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
28/01/2025#97🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
20/01/2025#96
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Publication history
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Mixed Bag: Resi Fire Sprinklers, GPS tracking and time keeping, Gas station bathrooms w/ Chad
Season 9 · Episode 326
mardi 14 janvier 2025 • Duration 27:03
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Career Milestones? Was 2024 the tipping point for tech and time?
Season 8 · Episode 325
mardi 31 décembre 2024 • Duration 37:05
Andy shares a few things he's observed over the last year that stand out.
Eric is a little nervous when looking back on three specific jobs...are we old enough to be replacing equipment we installed new?
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Tech in the Trades: Smarter Small Businesses
Season 8 · Episode 308
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Duration 44:59
In this episode of Make Trades Great Again, Eric and Andy dive into how artificial intelligence, especially tools like ChatGPT, is reshaping the trades industry. They share personal experiences on using AI for everything from generating heat load calculations and troubleshooting boiler issues to crafting proposals and even coming up with recipe ideas! Tune in to hear how AI is saving time, enhancing productivity, and providing a new edge to everyday business challenges. Plus, a discussion on the pros and cons of AI reliance and a listener question from EJ on handling tricky customer situations. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or enthusiast, this episode sheds light on the future of tech in the trades.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Vegan Woodwork & Customer Perspectives
Season 6 · Episode 225
mardi 27 juin 2023 • Duration 17:35
Ever think what we do every day for our customers might actually be super disruptive and a giant ordeal for our customers? We often think nothing of tearing open a wall to relocate a pipe or wiring etc is no big deal because we do it all the time.
Andy's been tearing up his master bedroom and the bathroom is next. The guys talk about living in a renovation zone and how much it effects everything.
Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!
Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
17 yr-old Facebooker Looking for a Job
Season 6 · Episode 224
jeudi 22 juin 2023 • Duration 30:35
Kyele is 17, recently graduated from high school with high diploma and is looking for a M-F job working with his hands for about $20/hr.
Does this sound reasonable? He's 17, how much experience could he have? What would you say to a kid posting on a community bulletin facebook page looking for a lead on a job?
Don't forget to leave us a rating in your podcast app! Rating our podcast helps others find us and we need as many friends as we can get! Thanks for listening.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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Bonus: Andy is about to blow up the bathroom
Season 6 · Episode 225
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Duration 16:19
Ever live inside a remodel project? What would your spouse say if you just gutted the bathroom for a full remodel?
Andy is about to ditch the brown bathroom for a refresher. Wish him good luck!
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Bonus: I demand to speak with the manager!
Season 6 · Episode 223
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Duration 15:16
Some guy is still driving around Missoula looking for Andy's shop lol. Bonus episode!
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
WWYDD? What would you do different?
Season 6 · Episode 222
jeudi 15 juin 2023 • Duration 37:23
After years of building their plumbing & heating businesses the guys are tasked with looking back on how they got to today and what they would do different if they started over.
Listen as Eric & Andy answer a listener question of "what would you do different if you could go back in time and start your business knowing what you know now."
Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Break Time
Season 6 · Episode 221
mardi 16 mai 2023 • Duration 11:49
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
Too Big, Too Fast? Guest Denver Baker on growing and downsizing
Season 6 · Episode 220
jeudi 11 mai 2023 • Duration 50:53
The guys sit down with Denver Baker @mdheat.hvac (IG) to learn how he got started and grew his hvac business in Michigan. Denver’s experience includes growth and cutting back to a more manageable level. Sometimes big isn’t always better.
Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/
Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!
Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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